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Scaloni: Argentina 'Smelt Blood' to Secure World Cup Final Berth
Lionel Scaloni confirmed Argentina reached the World Cup final by mounting a dramatic comeback after England retreated to defend a lead.
Harry Kane Undecided on Future Following 2-1 Semifinal Loss to Argentina
Harry Kane stated it is too soon to decide if the 2026 World Cup will be his last after England fell 2-1 to Argentina.
Argentina Stuns England 2-1 with Late Goals to Reach World Cup Final
Argentina secured a 2-1 victory over England at Mercedes-Benz Stadium to reach the World Cup final against Spain.
Argentina vs England: Martínez Stoppage-Time Header Seals 2-1 Semifinal Win
Argentina reached the World Cup final after Enzo Fernández and Lautaro Martínez scored late to overturn Anthony Gordon’s second-half opener in Atlanta.
Post Malone to Headline World Cup Closing Ceremony at MetLife Stadium
American rapper Post Malone will headline the World Cup closing ceremony starting at 1:30 p.m. at MetLife Stadium before the 3 p.m. kickoff.
England vs. Argentina Soccer Rivalry Renews This Wednesday
Wednesday marks the first England vs. Argentina soccer match since 2005, continuing a rivalry defined by unforgettable World Cup encounters.
USMNT World Cup Run Ends Against Belgium; 11 Candidates for Pochettino Role
After a tournament loss to Belgium, Mauricio Pochettino declined to discuss his future as U.S. Soccer considers 11 potential coaching replacements.
Manuel Ugarte Undergoes Knee Surgery Following World Cup Injury
Manchester United have confirmed that midfielder Manuel Ugarte underwent a surgical procedure on his knee after sustaining an injury during the World Cup.
France Exit World Cup Semifinals as Didier Deschamps Era Concludes
The Didier Deschamps era ended abruptly following a shock World Cup semifinal defeat against Spain.
Lionel Scaloni Defends Argentina Play Style Ahead of England Semifinal
Manager Lionel Scaloni dismissed criticism regarding his team's performance before the Argentina vs. England FIFA World Cup semifinal.
Spain vs France: Oyarzabal and Porro Score in 2-0 World Cup Semifinal Win
Spain defeated France 2-0 in the World Cup semifinal with goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro to reach their first final since 2010.
Thomas Tuchel Weighs Man-Marking Lionel Messi for World Cup Semifinal
England coach Thomas Tuchel is evaluating a man-marking strategy to neutralize Lionel Messi during the upcoming World Cup semifinal against Argentina.
Spain Reaches World Cup Final With 2-0 Victory Over France
Luis de la Fuente confirmed Spain is feeling unbeatable after securing a 2-0 win against France to reach the World Cup final.
Matt Freese USMNT Backlash: Goalkeeper 'Hurt' After 4-1 Loss to Belgium
Goalkeeper Matt Freese addressed the 4-1 Round of 16 defeat against Belgium that ended the American World Cup run.
Deschamps Cites Technical Failures in 2-0 France Loss to Spain
Didier Deschamps admitted his squad lacked the technical proficiency required to win following a 2-0 France loss to Spain in the FIFA World Cup semifinals.
Spain Reaches 2026 World Cup Final with 2-0 Victory Over France
Spain secured a 2-0 win against France to reach the 2026 World Cup final following goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
Argentina Faces England in Atlanta for World Cup Semifinal Clash
Argentina, ranked second in the world, enters the World Cup semifinals against England in Atlanta, drawing on the legacy of Diego Maradona’s 1986 performance.
Spain Ends France’s World Cup Streak with 2-0 Semifinal Victory in Arlington
Spain secured a 2-0 victory over France in the FIFA World Cup semifinal behind goals from Mikel Oyarzabal and Pedro Porro.
France and Spain Meet in High-Stakes World Cup Competition
France and Spain face off in a soccer match with significant World Cup implications as live updates track the progress of this international meeting.
Harry Kane Eyes World Cup Final as England vs Argentina Rivalry Resumes
Captain Harry Kane labels the England vs Argentina World Cup semifinal as big as it gets while the Three Lions aim to end a 60-year trophy drought.
Lamine Yamal Faces France in World Cup Semifinal After 90-Minute Shifts
Barcelona star Lamine Yamal prepares for a World Cup semifinal against France in Arlington, Texas, having logged one goal in six tournament appearances.
Kane Cites England Squad Togetherness Following 2-1 Extra-Time Victory
Captain Harry Kane dismissed rumors of a rift after Jude Bellingham scored twice in a 2-1 win against Norway to reach the World Cup semifinals.
ESPN Investigation Uncovers Systemic Child Neglect in Argentine Soccer
A detailed ESPN report released Friday exposes widespread exploitation and lack of oversight within the youth academies of the reigning World Cup champions.
USMNT Set for Santa Clara Round of 32 Clash With Bosnia-Herzegovina
The USMNT World Cup journey continues in Santa Clara this Wednesday against Bosnia-Herzegovina following the co-hosts' 3-2 defeat to Türkiye.